Let us count the ways that OJA is the association for Oklahoma’s independent retail jewelers!

Professional Networking:
Professionals in all phases of the jewelry industry agree that
networking is an essential element of success -- a key element to
advance yourself and your business. The OJA is an exceptional resource
for jewelers in every facet of the retail jewelers business to interact
with their peers. Sales associates, bench jewelers, store owners and
managers can expand and strengthen their resources through the functions
of OJA.

Active membership in the association opens the door to meet new industry professionals and learn new information and ideas.

Active membership accentuates your image as a professional jewelers.

The OJA provides a Forum:
Retailers, sales representatives, and manufacturers use the OJA to
exchange vital information and new ideas. This networking opportunity
has been found to be invaluable by some of the state’s and the
industry's most successful professionals.

Educational Programs: Knowledge is the proven road to success!

Increase your knowledge and your standing as a professional jeweler.

Broaden
your understanding of a variety of industry topics through the
association’s seminars, workshops and round table discussions.

Participate in workshops lead by nationally recognized industry presenters and trainers.

Sit
around tables with state and regional jewelers and discuss anything and
everything that an independent jeweler might consider important or
timely.

Membership Directory:
Have a question, a problem or just need to talk shop with someone who
understands the challenges of being an independent retail jeweler in the
state of Oklahoma? The annual membership directory provides the names
and contact information on all OJA member jewelers – and they are eager
to offer options, alternatives and opinions.

OJA’s Quarterly Newsletters:
Read the association’s quarterly newsletter and be in the know about
jewelry industry trends and activities in the state and the region.
OJA encouraged members to submit articles, information, opinions,
advertisements and items of interest for publication.

Activities:
The OJA provides a social forum for its members to network and
socialize. Often times the unplanned social events that are on every
OJA meeting agenda are the innovative encounters that start the creative
juices flowing and produce just the change you’ve been needing.

Incalculable Value:
There is strength in numbers. Make your voice heard. The association
is an advocate of members concerns. It provides members with security
updates and a united voice with area law enforcement agencies.